| Location | Women's Business Network Name | Affiliation | Contact Name | Phone | Contact Email | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | Lakes Area Professional Women | — | Darla Hacker | — | lakesareaprofessionalwomenmn@gmail.com | A strong community for women who want supportive peer relationships, greater visibility, and practical opportunities to grow professionally. |
| Alexandria | Professional Women's Network (PWN) | Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce | — | 320-763-3161 | info@alexandriamn.org | A smart choice for women who want visibility in the local business community, strong referrals, and practical relationship-building opportunities. |
| Bemidji | Women's Impact Network (WIN) | — | Briana Serbus | — | — | A strong option for women who want consistent networking, supportive referrals, and relationships that can lead to real opportunities. |
| Blaine | Working with Women | MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce | Delaney Bostrom | 763-450-7083 | — | A smart choice for women who want visibility in the local business community, strong referrals, and practical relationship-building opportunities. |
| Bloomington | WomEn's Leadership Forum | Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce | Becca Scholz | 651-452-9872 | bscholz@dcrchamber.com | A smart choice for women who want visibility in the local business community, strong referrals, and practical relationship-building opportunities. |
| Brainerd | She Leads Women's Leadership Conference | East Central Development Partnership | Kristi Ackley | 320-298-2901 | info@sheleadsconference.org | A strong fit for women who want intentional networking, leadership growth, and a community that values collaboration over competition. |
| Burnsville | Elevate Her Network - Burnsville Chapter | Elevate Her Network | Stacy Hunt | — | — | A strong option for women who want consistent networking, supportive referrals, and relationships that can lead to real opportunities. |
| Central Minnesota | Business Women of Central Minnesota (BWCM) | — | — | — | — | A strong option for women who want supportive connections, greater visibility, and practical opportunities to grow professionally or as an entrepreneur. |
| Chisholm | Women's Leadership Summit | Laurentian Chamber of Commerce | Chrissy Bartovich | 218-741-2717 | president@laurentianchamber.org | A smart choice for women who want visibility in the local business community, strong referrals, and practical relationship-building opportunities. |
| Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove Women in Business | — | Laurie Levine | 651-458-8334 | laurie@cottagegrovechamber.org | A strong option for women who want practical business growth support, community, and meaningful connections with other ambitious women. |
| Duluth | Next Level Women in Leadership Workshop | Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce | Aubrey Hagen | — | ahagen@duluthchamber.com | A smart choice for women who want visibility in the local business community, strong referrals, and practical relationship-building opportunities. |
| Duluth | Women in Leadership Conference | Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce | Aubrey Hagen | 218-722-5501 | ahagen@duluthchamber.com | A smart choice for women who want visibility in the local business community, strong referrals, and practical relationship-building opportunities. |
| Edina | Elevate Her Network | — | Shannon Stapleton | 952-652-7070 | — | A strong option for women who want consistent networking, supportive referrals, and relationships that can lead to real opportunities. |
| Edina | Elevate Her Network - Edina Chapter | Elevate Her Network | Shannon Stapleton | 952-652-7070 | — | A strong option for women who want consistent networking, supportive referrals, and relationships that can lead to real opportunities. |
| Forest Lake | Lake Area Women in Business (LAWIB) | — | Allie Libersky | — | lakeareawomeninbusiness@gmail.com | A strong option for women who want practical business growth support, community, and meaningful connections with other ambitious women. |
| Lakeville | Women in Business Committee | Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce | Brenda Kluck | 952-469-2020 | info@lakevillechambercvb.org | A strong option for women who want practical business growth support, community, and meaningful connections with other ambitious women. |
| Lakeville | Women's Symposium & Expo | Lakeville Chamber Foundation / Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce | Sarah Wellcome | 952-469-2020 | info@lakevillechambercvb.org | A smart choice for women who want visibility in the local business community, strong referrals, and practical relationship-building opportunities. |
| Mankato | Elevate Her Network - Mankato Chapter | Elevate Her Network | Michelle Morris | — | — | A strong option for women who want consistent networking, supportive referrals, and relationships that can lead to real opportunities. |
| Mankato | Minnesota Business Women - Mankato Club | Minnesota Business and Professional Women | — | — | — | A strong choice for women who want advocacy, leadership development, and a long-standing professional community. |
| Mankato | Women Entrepreneurs in Business (WEB) | — | Nancy Goodwin | — | info@webmn.org | A strong fit for women entrepreneurs who want practical growth support, meaningful connections, and a community that understands the business journey. |
| Mankato | Women in Business | Minnesota State University, Mankato | Evelyn Marnell | 507-389-1000 | — | A strong option for women who want practical business growth support, community, and meaningful connections with other ambitious women. |
| Maple Grove | Elevate Her Network - Maple Grove Chapter | Elevate Her Network | Twila Johnson | — | — | A strong option for women who want consistent networking, supportive referrals, and relationships that can lead to real opportunities. |
| Marshall | SMSU Women's Leadership Conference | Southwest Minnesota State University / Marshall Women's Connect | Hannah Abel | 507-537-6820 | abel@smsu.edu | A great fit for women who want inspiring speakers, fresh ideas, and high-value connections in a focused event setting. |
| Marshall | Women's Connect | Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce | Sam Lund | 507-532-4484 | chamber@marshallmn.org | A smart choice for women who want visibility in the local business community, strong referrals, and practical relationship-building opportunities. |
| Minneapolis | Business Women's Circle (The BWC) | — | Lani Basa | — | — | A welcoming, smaller-group setting where women can build trust, accountability, and authentic professional relationships. |
| Minneapolis | Minnesota Women Leaders Association | — | Becky Tucker | 612-249-7253 | — | A strong fit for women who want leadership development, encouragement, and meaningful connections with other ambitious women. |
| Minneapolis | She Wins Minneapolis Chapter | She Wins Women's Network | — | — | — | She Wins offers uplifting community, business encouragement, and connections that help women grow with confidence and support. |
| Minneapolis | Show Up Networking | — | — | — | hello@showupnetworking.com | A strong option for women who want consistent networking, supportive referrals, and relationships that can lead to real opportunities. |
| Minneapolis | The Circle Community | — | — | 612-208-2842 | hello@thecirclecommunitymn.org | A welcoming, smaller-group setting where women can build trust, accountability, and authentic professional relationships. |
| Minneapolis | Women in Business | University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management | Lara Schmidt | — | schm5900@umn.edu | A strong option for women who want practical business growth support, community, and meaningful connections with other ambitious women. |
| Minneapolis/St. Paul | National Association of Women in Construction - Minneapolis/St. Paul Chapter | NAWIC | Abigail Jorgensen | — | nawicmsp@gmail.com | This is a valuable network for women in construction who want industry credibility, leadership development, and supportive peer connections. |
| Minneapolis/St. Paul | SWE-Minnesota | Society of Women Engineers | Allison Pedersen | — | president@swe-mn.org | A strong fit for women in engineering who want professional development, mentorship, and a community that understands the field. |
| Minnesota | Black Women's Wealth Alliance | — | Kenya McKnight-Ahad | 612-256-0110 | kenya@bwwa-us.com | An affirming network for women who want community, visibility, and connections built around shared experience and mutual support. |
| Minnesota | Connecting Women in Business (CWIB) | — | Karen Dahlquist | 612-616-7035 | karen@madkatdesign.com | A strong option for women who want practical business growth support, community, and meaningful connections with other ambitious women. |
| Minnesota | Minnesota Business and Professional Women (Minnesota Business Women) | — | Linda Laitala | — | linda@ravenperformancegroup.com | A strong choice for women who want advocacy, leadership development, and a long-standing professional community. |
| Minnesota | Minnesota CREW | CREW Network | Katrina Cadalbert | 612-232-6997 | kcadalbert@sherman-associates.com | A great option for women in commercial real estate who want business connections, referrals, mentoring, and leadership opportunities. |
| Minnesota | Minnesota Women in Conservation | — | Burke Murphy | 507-218-2096 | info@mnwic.org | A strong option for women who want consistent networking, supportive referrals, and relationships that can lead to real opportunities. |
| Minnesota | Minnesota Women Lawyers | — | Dionne Blake | 612-338-3205 | community@mwlawyers.org | A strong fit for women in law who want peer support, leadership opportunities, and a community that understands the profession. |
| Minnesota | Minnesota Women's Council | National Women's Council | — | — | — | A smart option for women who want to plug into an established business community, build visibility, and take on leadership opportunities. |
| Minnesota | MN Women in AI | — | Caroline Holden | 203-273-8585 | — | A strong option for women who want consistent networking, supportive referrals, and relationships that can lead to real opportunities. |
| Minnesota | NAWBO Minnesota | National Association of Women Business Owners | Stephanie Lee | 612-326-7772 | info@nawbo-mn.org | NAWBO is a smart fit for women business owners who want serious peer connections, advocacy, and resources tailored to growing and leading a company. |
| Minnesota | She Wins Minnesota | She Wins Women's Network | — | — | — | She Wins offers uplifting community, business encouragement, and connections that help women grow with confidence and support. |
| Minnesota | WE* (Women in Entrepreneurship) | Holmes Center, University of Minnesota | — | — | — | A strong fit for women entrepreneurs who want practical growth support, meaningful connections, and a community that understands the business journey. |
| Minnesota | Women Entrepreneurs of Minnesota (WeMN) | — | Cece Hoffman | — | — | A strong fit for women entrepreneurs who want practical growth support, meaningful connections, and a community that understands the business journey. |
| Minnesota | Women in Manufacturing - Minnesota Chapter | Women in Manufacturing Association | Lori Tapani | 651-462-4156 | wim.minnesota.chapter@gmail.com | Women in Manufacturing gives members niche industry connections, professional development, and a stronger voice in a field where peer support matters. |
| Minnesota | Women in Public Finance - Minnesota | Women in Public Finance | Jessica Cameron Mitchell | — | — | A valuable network for women in public finance who want industry-specific peers, learning, and visibility. |
| Minnesota | Women in the Law Committee | Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association | Lisa Mortier | 612-750-8606 | lmortier@mdla.org | A strong fit for women in law who want peer support, leadership opportunities, and a community that understands the profession. |
| Minnesota | Women Leading in Technology (WLiT) | Minnesota Technology Association | — | — | — | A great option for women in technology who want smart peer connections, career momentum, and a supportive professional community. |
| Minnesota | Women Mean Business | WomenVenture | LeeAnn Rasachak | 612-224-9540 | info@womenventure.org | A strong option for women who want supportive connections, greater visibility, and practical opportunities to grow professionally or as an entrepreneur. |
| Minnesota | Women Who Really Cook | — | Sue Zelickson | 612-454-0485 | info@womenwhoreallycook.com | A positive, community-oriented option for women who want encouragement, relationship-building, and more opportunities to grow professionally. |
| Minnesota | Women's Environmental Network (WEN) | — | Léa Payette | — | wenmnsecretary@gmail.com | A strong community for women in environmental fields who want professional support, learning, and peers who understand the work. |
| Minnesota | Women's Foundation of Minnesota | — | Gloria Perez | 612-337-5010 | hello@wfmn.org | A positive, community-oriented option for women who want encouragement, relationship-building, and more opportunities to grow professionally. |
| Minnesota | Women's Health Leadership TRUST | — | Holly Scholl | — | — | A strong fit for women who want leadership development, encouragement, and meaningful connections with other ambitious women. |
| Minnesota | Women's Leadership | ACG Minnesota | Shelley Fischer | — | shelley@acgmn.org | A strong fit for women who want leadership development, encouragement, and meaningful connections with other ambitious women. |
| Minnesota | WomenVenture | SBA Women's Business Center | LeeAnn Rasachak | 612-224-9540 | info@womenventure.org | A strong choice for women who want practical coaching, training, and resources to launch, stabilize, or grow a business. |
| Moorhead | Women Connect | Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce | Setareh Campion | 701-365-3441 | info@fmwfchamber.com | A strong option for women who want intentional networking, collaboration, and a supportive community built around visibility and growth. |
| Rochester | Rochester Charter Chapter ABWA | American Business Women's Association | Crystal Hughley | — | abwa.rochester@gmail.com | ABWA offers chapter-based networking, leadership development, and a broad national community that helps members grow professionally and personally. |
| Rochester | She Wins Rochester Chapter | She Wins Women's Network | — | — | — | She Wins offers uplifting community, business encouragement, and connections that help women grow with confidence and support. |
| Rochester | WE Forum #rochmn | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota / ecosystem partners | Tawonda Burks | — | weforumrochmn@gmail.com | A strong fit for women who want thought-provoking events, leadership growth, and high-quality peer connections. |
| Rogers | Women Win in Networking | — | Sheri Anderson | 763-742-6441 | womenwininnetworking@gmail.com | A strong option for women who want consistent networking, supportive referrals, and relationships that can lead to real opportunities. |
| Spicer | CultivateHer Women's Leadership Conference | — | Kim Madsen | — | — | A great fit for women who want inspiring speakers, fresh ideas, and high-value connections in a focused event setting. |
| St. Cloud | FEW St. Cloud | — | Amanda Hackett | — | ahackett001@csbsju.edu | A positive, community-oriented option for women who want encouragement, relationship-building, and more opportunities to grow professionally. |
| St. Cloud | Women's Business Alliance (WBA) | Entrepreneur Fund / SBA Women's Business Center | Sandy Voigt | 218-623-5747 | info@efund.org | A strong choice for women who want practical coaching, training, and resources to launch, stabilize, or grow a business. |
| St. Paul | Elevate Her Network - St. Paul Chapter | Elevate Her Network | — | — | — | A strong option for women who want consistent networking, supportive referrals, and relationships that can lead to real opportunities. |
| St. Paul | Women in Business Minnesota | Minnesota Chamber of Commerce | Clare Tsang | 651-292-4650 | ctsang@mnchamber.com | A strong option for women who want practical business growth support, community, and meaningful connections with other ambitious women. |
| Stillwater | Women's Business Bridge (WBB) | Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce | Stacie Jensen | 651-439-4001 | info@greaterstillwaterchamber.com | A smart choice for women who want visibility in the local business community, strong referrals, and practical relationship-building opportunities. |
| Twin Cities | Cart Blanche Club | — | — | — | — | A welcoming community for women who want local connections, confidence-building, and steady opportunities to learn and engage. |
| Twin Cities | eWomenNetwork Twin Cities | eWomenNetwork | Jen Grant | 612-240-7099 | — | A great option for women entrepreneurs who want visibility, referrals, and access to a large supportive community. |
| Twin Cities | Fellowship of Extraordinary Women Twin Cities | FEW Women | Heidi Heino | — | — | A positive, community-oriented option for women who want encouragement, relationship-building, and more opportunities to grow professionally. |
| Twin Cities | Female Founders Twin Cities | — | Brittany Heyboer | — | — | A strong fit for women founders who want honest peer support, practical growth conversations, and high-value connections. |
| Twin Cities | NextUp Twin Cities | NextUp | Tiffany Trombley | — | — | NextUp is excellent for women who want leadership development, mentorship, and a strong professional community focused on advancing women at work. |
| Twin Cities | Northern Greens Golf Collective | — | Abby Swenson | 651-335-2574 | — | A welcoming community for women who want genuine connection, collaboration, and opportunities to grow alongside like-minded professionals. |
| Twin Cities | TeamWomen | — | Katy Burke | — | — | A positive, community-oriented option for women who want encouragement, relationship-building, and more opportunities to grow professionally. |
| Twin Cities | The Dot Twin Cities | — | Anne Mulcahey | — | — | A positive, community-oriented option for women who want encouragement, relationship-building, and more opportunities to grow professionally. |
| Twin Cities | WISE Twin Cities | WISE | Cecilia Lettner | — | info@wisetwincities.org | A positive, community-oriented option for women who want encouragement, relationship-building, and more opportunities to grow professionally. |
| Willmar | Women Inspiring & Networking (WIN) | — | Kristine Nalezny | — | — | A strong option for women who want consistent networking, supportive referrals, and relationships that can lead to real opportunities. |
Minneapolis Women's Business Networking Groups Directory
76 groups in Minnesota. See the full U.S. directory
Women’s business networking groups play a vital role in connecting, elevating, and supporting women across industries. Our commitment extends beyond our own gatherings—we actively celebrate and uplift the broader ecosystem of women-centered networking opportunities. As our events frequently reach capacity, we encourage our members to engage with and support other organizations, recognizing that meaningful connections and growth happen across many spaces. By fostering collaboration rather than competition, we strengthen a collective network where all women in business can thrive. For organizers of the women's business networking groups below, if any updates or corrections please send them to Barbara (Service @ WomanLeaders.org) and let us know how we can further assist in your wonderful networking group which furthers our joint mission and purpose of empowering women in the workforce.